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Black Cab to wedding??
Janey4, 29 October, 2012 at 11:37

Has anyone got a black cab to their wedding!? I’m not that fussed about cars and it seems like a good way of shaving a few £££’s off the budget, especially as we are having the ceremony and reception...

Ronald, sunday 29-Mar-26 36
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Who to tell about change of name?
before40, 18 October, 2012 at 15:19

Am thinking ahead a little bit here but has anyone got a really comprehensive list of who to tell when you've changed your name? I'm thinking so far bank, doctors, employer, dentist, utilities and...

somebodyelse, thursday 6-Dec-12 6
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20 white pashminas for your wintery wedding guest baskets / table cloths etc!
before40, 2 November, 2012 at 15:46

15 used and 5 still wrapped. They were sold as white but imo are very slightly off-white - purchased as table covers in for our dry hire venue but obviously are pashminas. The used ones have all been...

PinkPrincess07, saturday 3-Nov-12 1 947
~Lee~
October 2012 brides - how is the planning going?
~Lee~, 12 March, 2012 at 13:31

I'm getting married on 6th October 2012 and here's what we've got so far: Save the dates - sent Venue and Registrar booked DJ booked Caterer booked but not chosen menu Cake maker booked but not chosen...

Abigail, saturday 16-Aug-25 534
sovilla
Wedding Ring
sovilla, 14 October, 2012 at 20:40

My other half and I didnt have a trypical proposal, we just kind decided we wanted to get married. So the engagement ring we got was kind of a stop gap until we could afford something better. Well he...

mum-wants-a-hat, friday 15-Mar-13 9
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how much to spend?
bristol1984, 15 October, 2012 at 22:12

Hey everyone, I am starting to look at wedding rings but do not know how much to spend? How much are people spending on rings?

porkchop, wednesday 17-Oct-12 25
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Stomach holding in underwear
before40, 6 September, 2012 at 11:05

http://www.marksandspencer.com/Flatter-Me-High-Light-Shaping-Shorts/dp/B000WEOMXA?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_51&nodeId=43270030&sr=1-51&qid=1346925400 Struggling to find some not granny pants...

lucindaveronique, thursday 6-Sep-12 2 837
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Bargain wedding dress
hcsherlock87, 16 August, 2012 at 11:30

I really don't want to spend too much on my wedding dress, max £500. I have been looking online and wanted to see if anyone had bought from a chinese manufacturer and their experiences. The main...

Kjay, saturday 25-Aug-12 23
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Dry hire venue (one that allows outside catering) in london
xx_sophie_xx, 22 August, 2012 at 15:02

Hey everyone, I’m looking for a dry hire venue (one that allows outside catering) in London for my wedding in July 2013. I need a venue that does ceremonies as well as the reception. It will be a big...

Jessie_bride, thursday 23-Aug-12 14
Katianne
Voucher - 25% Off at BHS
Katianne, 22 August, 2012 at 13:10

I thought I would share this with you all... http://www.vouchercodes.co.uk/offer/bhs-25percent-august12/ Or if buying online use code VCBONUS12 25% off at BHS, valid until this Monday. Just in case...

before40, thursday 23-Aug-12 3
mickeyandminnie
How old will you be when you marry?
mickeyandminnie, 4 July, 2012 at 17:02

I always wanted to be married by the time i was 25 - how wrong i was! I'll be 27

mattsgirl, friday 27-Jul-12 108
pinkfrost
Where's everyone from?
pinkfrost, 3 July, 2012 at 19:10

I appologise if there is a similar post somewhere else! Im pretty new! Im from Leeds, west yorks x

smazzy_smoo, sunday 8-Jul-12 79
Fireflies
Central London bridal shops?
Fireflies, 2 July, 2012 at 15:07

Can anyone suggest any central london bridal shops? I've got an appointment at Pronovias on Bond Street on Saturday and as my mother is travelling into London to come with me, it would make sense to...

before40, tuesday 3-Jul-12 2
LilMissBusyBride
Do you have a MOH?
LilMissBusyBride, 2 July, 2012 at 21:39

Hi, Currently I have 5 BMs although I am debating making one of them (my best friend) a MOH. I didn't do this to start with as I felt like it was a bit like a popularity contest between my friends and...

LilMissBusyBride, wednesday 4-Jul-12 17
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Can anyone recommend a cake maker near wimbledon, Croydon or leather head
Oz1, 30 June, 2012 at 10:51

Hi guys. Need help planning a wedding with only few Months to go I'm in a panic. I am looking to get my cake ticked off list of things to do. Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced supplier?

Bride123, thursday 19-Jul-12 5
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EEKK! Dress no2 purchased. No more dress wobbles :) :) :) Opinions welcome!
Emotionalwreck2013, 2 July, 2012 at 08:49

Good morning everyone! Just wanted to share my latest news with you all. I was having some serious dress wobbles and started to feel really deflated about my original wedding dress. I just couldnt...

Emotionalwreck2013, thursday 5-Jul-12 27
EllsBells243
What's your new surname going to be?
EllsBells243, 28 June, 2012 at 22:02

Evening hitchers! A bit of a random post, but wondered what your married name is going to be? My new surname will be Kerry, which I love! I can't wait to take my H2B's name, and will be so proud to be...

Limpy loo, thursday 5-Jul-12 91
Feather
Accessorise my dress please....
Feather, 23 June, 2012 at 17:10

Hiya I need help with my accessories for my dress, as I am getting so bored of looking at different things and being indecisive! Its got the point where I think I am looking at the same things over...

Lemon Violet, tuesday 26-Jun-12 10
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Funny Wedding Poems
LC to be, 23 June, 2012 at 20:30

I'm struggling to find a funny wedding poem that can be read at our wedding ceremony. The only ones I keep finding on google are the 'He never leaves the seat up' and 'Marriage is Madness' poems. I...

kathryn2010, sunday 24-Jun-12 2
bluemoongirly
Ive reached a new low! Slightly OT
bluemoongirly, 22 June, 2012 at 15:55

Ok, Im not going to go too much into the background of it all but i dont get on well with FB and FSIL. Its OH's brother and his wife who married last year. Various little things have occured (on both...

before40, friday 22-Jun-12 2
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All That Glitters Bridal - Croydon closing down- massive sale
before40, 22 June, 2012 at 15:49

Don't know if this will be of any use to anyone but just got back from Allders in Croydon and as it's closing down their All That Glitters concession is closing too with some massive reductions (10%-...

before40, friday 22-Jun-12 1,097
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ooh, possibly agreed a date - is 4 months too short a time to organise things???
before40, 13 June, 2012 at 13:40

Local registry office has vacancies for end Oct / beginning of Nov so we're thinking 27th October or 3rd November ) We're off to check out a hall to hire on Sunday and then we need to find caterer...

icklelea, saturday 23-Jun-12 22
Chidders
Mass dress flash
Chidders, 14 March, 2012 at 17:06

Please. We haven't had one of these for ages, pile in and flash us your dress. Model Me

Wordlepopolsku, saturday 27-Dec-25 968 2
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Guest advice - what a cheek!
28/07/12bride, 20 June, 2012 at 19:49

WWYD?! Brief background - my Dad married a lady from the Ukraine a few years ago, they live in the UK, her family all still in Ukraine, She is close to her sister and her and her family visited a few...

icklelea, sunday 24-Jun-12 23
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children at weddings and wedding creches
wedding creche, 19 June, 2012 at 10:04

Hi i just wanted to know how many brides are including children in your wedding and how many would consider a the option of a wedding creche.

HLT, wednesday 27-Jun-12 26
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What do I do next?
Vintage84, 18 June, 2012 at 13:00

Okay, so far I've booked all the time crucial stuff, but now what? Time seems to be flying past and I'm not getting any further!! Booked; Venue, Entertainment, Photographer Bought: THE dress Found:...

hannahlock4, sunday 24-Jun-12 10
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Where did you get your palladium rings from & price?
Mets, 12 June, 2012 at 17:38

Hey Hitchers! We have a budget of £800 to get our wedding rings. My engagement ring is a platinum diamond ring & it doesn't look right with a plain band so we're going to have to get a half...

Pink Han-bag, saturday 12-Jan-13 23
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Is It Ok To Sit Babies Near The Back?
MAG2FMC, 10 June, 2012 at 15:37

Is it okay to ask parents with babies, even family, to sit near the back of the chapel during a wedding ceremony? We are having a ceremony in a chapel with an very long aisle, and the only way to exit...

before40, monday 11-Jun-12 5
The Bridal Room Leicester
Inexpensive evening food tip
The Bridal Room Leicester, 11 June, 2012 at 12:14

Hi My son got married on 2nd June and for the evening we hired an authentic pizza oven. Basically they come and set up the oven and cook pizzas to order with whatever toppings your guest request and...

The Bridal Room Leic, monday 11-Jun-12 12
before40
Etsy - printable wedding stationery
before40, 1 June, 2012 at 22:17

Just a quickie as I've only just started looking at all things weddingy and I've come across these, there are some lovely designs. Has anyone used anything similar and did they work? It seems like a...

before40, friday 1-Jun-12 196

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